Portable experiences, be they music players, phones, or game consoles, require a headphone jack for the most enjoyment. After all, you’re not using these devices on your couch, you’re often on the bus, riding in an Uber, or sitting in a waiting room.
The Game Boy Advance SP, arugably one of the best portable gaming consoles, shipped without a headphone jack originally. Thankfully, this PCB add-on can finally remedy that issue.
It requires a little more than just soldering it to the motherboard, but when you’re finished it works quite well. The seller recommends you have a drill/rotary tool and a craft or exacto knife to complete the install. A pictorial install guide helps you through the process, and you’ll enjoy it even if you’re not performing an install. It’s impressive to see what it takes to add something to an existing product. The shard of PCB that backs this connector has had a lot of consideration go into it.
It may take a few extra steps, but a headphone jack is exactly what the doctor ordered!
